When setting forth to create a workplace that adheres to the 5S philosophy (sort, set in order, shine, standardize and sustain), it's also crucial that businesses – particularly manufacturers – also contemplate what many consider to be the sixth S: Safety. The Lean philosophies encourage the elimination of wasteful processes. However, that doesn't mean companies
Continue reading »When it comes to business, it matters very little how organizations leverage the greatest technology or get rock-bottom prices for their resources if their employees aren't willing or able to take advantage of these perks. Skillful employees remain the backbone of any established company, which is why firms need to develop strong training programs that
Continue reading »Employees are an important part of any company. Businesses following the Kaizen mindset need to empower workers at every level of the company, and one of the most effective ways to do this is through training. Training offers organizations an opportunity to help develop their workforce. However, many companies stumble at this point by not
Continue reading »AMAX, a California-based high performance (HPC) solutions provider, has credited its adoption of Kaizen and Lean philosophies for its ability to stay ahead of competitors and provide high-quality service solutions to its customers. The company recently announced the addition of ISO:14001 certification for its U.S. manufacturing operations, as well as China Compulsory Certified (CCC) and
Continue reading »Kaizen is as much a mindset as it is a process that may improve a business. Often, it works in a lateral sense – business owners first adopt the mindset, which then enables them to apply it in ways that benefit their companies. Dr. Carlo Scodanibbio recently noted how this train of thought can alter
Continue reading »Marketing campaigns are rarely ever perfect the first time around – an advertisement may not be affecting the right demographic or the wrong medium may have been used. By adopting the concept of Kaizen, or continuous improvement, advertising agencies may be able to further bolster their results, Business 2 Community reports. Bryan Eisenberg, an expert
Continue reading »Hiring managers frequently obsess over talent – they want to get all of the best candidates to work at the right positions to ensure optimal results. However, as the Better Managers blog notes, efficiency and profitability have little to do with the capabilities of employees, but everything to do with the processes and systems followed
Continue reading »It's difficult to determine how much impact the culture of an office can have on a company's bottom line. In an economic climate that's encouraging many business owners to do more with less, empowering employees and nurturing this workplace culture can unfortunately fall by the wayside in an effort to achieve more tangible and seemingly
Continue reading »Lean and Six Sigma are often used to curb organizational problems and promote greater operational efficiency. Almost by definition, they are about reducing waste and strapping resources. For that reason, however, Lean and Six Sigma are seen as antithetical to innovation. But this is clearly not true. In fact, when implemented effectively, Lean practices can
Continue reading »The corporate environment is changing, and many of the innovations that have taken hold in recent years – social media, mobile tech, cloud computing and crowdfunding, to name a few – have had little or no time to grow in a robust economy. Now that the economy is finally showing signs of a significant rebound,
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